Hi, I'm Levi Gifford

I'm a missionary. I love BYU football. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in Alpine, Utah. I'm the oldest of 4 kids. I love playin ball. I broke my back playin high school football, but couldn't give it up! After a year of rehab I was back on the field baby! I'm going to school at Brigham Young University and gonna play for them when I get home. Go Cougs!! I'm currently serving a mission in Houston, Texas and loving it!

Why I am a Mormon

I grew up a mormon and didn't think much about it until I was close to 17 years old. I was sort of in a bad place in my life and my cousin started helping me study the Book of Mormon. I always knew it was there and that I was supposed to read it, but I never did. Since I started reading it my life completely changed. I have begun to love the Book of Mormon. I have been reading it now for 3 years and haven't missed a day. I love the Book of Mormon for how it has changed my life and how it has made me happier. It has really allowed me to grow closer to my savior, Jesus Christ. I have become a better person because of reading the Book of Mormon. It has motivated me to become a more Christ-like person and it's all thanks to the Book of Mormon. That is why I'm a Mormon.

Personal Stories

Why do Mormons go on missions?

I don't know about all mormon missionaries, but the reason that I am serving a mission is to share the happiness that I have in my life. The book of Mormon has brought me to be a better person and I want to help people understand what this gospel can do for them. I had never been a really religious person until God humbled me. I was brought to a low place and was able to come out of that low through the gospel of Jesus Christ and really through the Book of Mormon. Now that I have applied the gospel in my own life, I want to share it with as many people as I can.

How I live my faith

Right now I am currently serving a mission for the Mormon church. I am in Houston, Texas and I love it! I will serve for 2 years until it's my time to come home. I talk to people all day, everyday and try to help them come unto christ. It couldn't be a more rewarding way to live and express my faith. It's a battle to be away from the ones you love and care about for 2 years, but the journey is well worth the sacrifice. Every day is a challenge and I'm being tried and stretched. I know that through my sacrifice I can and will become more like our Savior.

What do Mormons believe is the purpose of life?

Levi Gifford answered...

I believe our purpose in life is to be happy. God put us here to be tried and tested and become more like him. The the opposition that we all face we become stronger and stronger and our character becomes more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. We really understand why were here when we understand first that God has a plan for us. To sum it up, in the wise words of Bob Marley, "Don't worry, be Happy."
Sarah answered...

Perhaps one of the greatest blessings I have received by being a Mormon is a concrete understanding of the purpose of life. We believe that every human being is a literal child of Heavenly Father. We lived with Him in Heaven before we were born on earth. Our purpose in life is to keep His commandments, so that we can be worthy to return to live with our Father in Heaven again after we die. We cannot be worthy without allowing the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the Savior, to cleanse us of sin.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Jessica answered...

No.

The Church has not practiced polygamy since 1890. Any member found to be practicing plural marriage is excommunicated from the Church. We are not affiliated with any group currently practicing polygamy.